Car Rental at Walvis Bay Airport

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Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay, Namibia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$20.57 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Quest or similar
Toyota Corolla Quest
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
$55.02 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$73.80 per day
Premium Van
VW Kombi or similar
VW Kombi
  • 8
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$58.02 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$96.78 per day
Standard Crossover
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$129.06 per day
Compact Monospace
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
Volkswagen T-Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$37.60 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
Toyota Corolla Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$57.42 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:50 PM on 11/30/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English, Afrikaans
Currency
NAD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+264
Average car rental price
$66 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.3 / 10
Walvis Bay Airport

Airport travel guide

Walvis Bay Airport is also known as Walvis Bay International Airport Rooikop.

Top international routes

  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg
  • Windhoek
  • Saint Helena

Main airlines

Air Namibia, Westair Aviation, Airlink, South African Express, and Mango

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international traffic.

Location

Walvis Bay Airport is about 15 km (9 mi) east of the town of Walvis Bay. C14/M36, D1986, and Gertrude Rikumba Kadanga Hilukilwa Road are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $97 per day
  • Medium cars - from $26 per day
  • Vans - from $58 per day
  • Small cars - from $21 per day
  • SUVs - from $81 per day

Car rental desks

Some are inside the airport terminal while other rental companies offer free shuttle to their nearby facilities. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

Although the airport is really small, you’ll find a few shops, including a Namibian gift shop, a restaurant, a baby changing room, a public telephone, a fire safety station, and a post box. Some of the airport’s facilities are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. Special assistance can also be requested, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.

Nearest gas station

Total Suidwes Diensstasie gas station is on Rikumbi Kandanga Road, near the intersection with Nangolo Mbumba Drive. It can be reached in about 15 minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations in and around Walvis Bay.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Swakopmund (47 km / 29 miles)
  • Windhoek (398 km / 247 miles)
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Airport info

Rating
5.2
  • Getting to the airport 7.2
  • Check-in and departures 6.0
  • Terminal facilities 5.6
  • Wi-Fi 4.3
  • Restaurants and car rental services 4.2
  • Lounge 4.2

Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)

  • IATA: WVB
  • ICAO: FYWB
  • Name: Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
  • Distance from city: 9.3 miles / 15 km

Top 2 locations near Walvis Bay Airport

  1. 253.7 km / 157.6 miles away
  2. 294.9 km / 183.2 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Walvis Bay Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Walvis Bay Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Walvis Bay Airport
January
$34.41
February
March
$32.61
April
$35.25
May
$26.29
June
$33.28
July
$31.70
August
$37.11
September
$38.88
October
$29.64
November
$29.21
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport is June — when rental costs average $26.29 per day. This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $38.88 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Walvis Bay Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 18 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Walvis Bay Airport
January
5
February
March
4
April
7
May
13
June
3
July
12
August
9
September
4
October
18
November
7
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Walvis Bay Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Walvis Bay Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches at Walvis Bay Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
176%
February
March
59%
April
59%
May
59%
June
59%
July
176%
August
118%
September
59%
October
59%
November
176%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Hertz, Avis, Budget
Popular car categories Small cars
Lowest price $21 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Avis Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Budget Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

South Africa
Renault Clio
4/3/20
Very nice experience, especially for the 1st timers.
South Africa
Toyota Corolla
4/30/19
Friendly, prompt service and a great experience

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$66.04
Lowest daily price
$20.57
Total cars available
14

Top 3 suppliers at Walvis Bay Airport in 2024

Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 16 reviews
+26464200853
Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay
$21 - $58
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:12:00 - 15:00
Sun:12:00 - 17:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+26464200853
Rooikop Airport
$42 - $129
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:10:30 - 15:00
Sun:10:30 - 17:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 1 review
26464207527
Rooikop Airport
$40 - $97
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:10:30 - 15:00
Sun:10:30 - 17:00
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